Detroit Lions Begin Roster Cuts Ahead of Deadline

The Detroit Lions are in the process of trimming their roster to the required 53 players ahead of the NFL deadline, with several notable cuts already announced. Wide receivers Donovan Peoples-Jones and Kaden Davis, along with tight end Shane Zylstra and running back Zonovan Knight, are among the players released. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that the Lions are utilizing new roster rules to place injured players Emmanuel Moseley and John Cominsky on IR while keeping them eligible for return. The team is also likely to explore the waiver wire for new additions, as they continue to assess their roster depth. The Lions will kick off their season against the Los Angeles Rams on September 8.